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5 things to know about irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month is April! SIU Medicine has a team of experienced providers helping men, women and children of all ages manage this disease and maintain the highest quality of
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Endometriosis: What it is & why it’s so difficult to diagnose & treat

Many women regularly experience or have experienced menstrual pain before. For some women, despite continuously seeking answers to explain this pain, their physician may not be able to easily
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4 research-based tips to prevent ear infections

An ear infection can be extremely debilitating. Of course, most people associate this condition with young children—perhaps for good reason. Amazingly, 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear

5 tips to minimize allergies

For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, changing of seasons causes a lot of headaches. Runny noses, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion are common for people allergic to pollen, mold
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National nutrition month: Reduce inflammation with an anti-inflammatory diet

The foods you choose to eat have a significant impact on your overall well being. Eating the right foods can help you maintain an ideal weight, as well as reverse, manage, or prevent diseases and
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Women’s health 101: OB-GYN, MFM, REI are acronyms you need to know

As a woman, you may experience many unique health related issues and/or miracles throughout your life. And as you research various topics, you may see that women’s health has a jargon specific to the
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10 ways to give your heart some love this month

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease kills more Americans than any other medical condition. In 2016, more people died from heart disease than from accidents
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What is academic medicine & why does it matter?

When you think of medicine and healthcare, do you typically consider how your doctor was trained? Where he or she went to medical school? Do you wonder what sort of diversity in treatments or diseases
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Battling hoarseness or acid reflux?

Do you know someone that continually sounds like they have a frog in their throat? If so, they may have chronic hoarseness caused by acid reflux. What is hoarseness? Hoarseness is when you have